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The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) financial status report for the period ending March 31, 2016, details a core budget strained by significant unpaid country contributions, particularly from Brazil. While total revenues for the year reached US$ 1,374,328, the institute faces a total of US$ 1.33 million in uncollected contributions, forcing a reduction in discretionary spending and limiting new hiring.

This financial report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a detailed account of the operating budget and contributions from member countries as of March 31, 2016, and contributions as of April 30, 2016. It details the funds received, the status of unpaid contributions from member countries, and the overall financial health of the organization's operating budget.

The document contains the minutes of the 41st Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on 14 June 2016 in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and budget requests for FY 2016-2017, the establishment of an Open Science Committee, and the search process for a new Executive Director.

Minutes from the 41st Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and member contributions, the establishment of an Open Science commission, and the selection process for a new Executive Director.

The minutes of the 42nd Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on 17 June 2016 in Santiago, Chile, detail administrative decisions regarding the organization's leadership, communication strategies for its 25th anniversary, and member country engagement.

The minutes of the 42nd Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 17, 2016, in Santiago, Chile, detail administrative decisions, the selection process for a new Executive Director, and communication strategies for the IAI's 25th anniversary.

This document is a budget request for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2016/2017 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2017-2019. It details the operational costs required to maintain services, monitor scientific programs, and manage administrative transitions, primarily focusing on the institute's operations in Montevideo, Uruguay.

This science report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Cooperative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA) and the Third Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3) between June 2015 and May 2016. It highlights the transition toward interdisciplinary research and the application of scientific findings to legislative and policy decisions across the Americas.

This briefing summarizes a mixed-methods study on an ecological sanitation (ecosan) pilot project in El Alto, Bolivia. The project, implemented by Fundación Sumaj Huasi with technical support from the Stockholm Environment Institute and funding from Sida, installed 897 sanitation units—including urine-diverting dry toilets (UDDTs) and handwashing basins—benefitting approximately 4,489 people in District 7. The study evaluated the project's impact on health and identified barriers to the sustained use of these systems.

This case study examines the impact of recurrent wildfires on the seasonally dry tropical forests of the Chiquitania region in Bolivia between 2000 and 2012, identifying a transition toward a more fire-adapted state characterized by a shift in species composition.

This case study describes a project to assess the carbon and water footprints of the capital cities of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru to support urban planning and climate compatible development.

This report details the outcomes of the First Learning Workshop for Phase II of the CDKN-ICLEI sub-national learning programme, held in Quito, Ecuador, from 27 to 31 July 2015. The workshop aimed to transition sub-national climate compatible development (CCD) from planning to implementation by facilitating peer-to-peer exchange among 51 participants representing 16 projects across Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Key activities included regional meetings to identify enabling factors for CCD, site visits in Quito, and the identification of knowledge gaps to inform the development of project-specific 'Inside Stories'.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Quarterly Status Report, presented in June 2015, details the institute's financial health, core budget status, and administrative updates. The report highlights a critical financial environment caused by missing country contributions, particularly from Brazil and Mexico, while noting a transition of operations to Uruguay and the implementation of new management software.

This quarterly financial report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), prepared for a June 2015 meeting in Lima, Peru, details the institute's operational budget, country contributions, and administrative status. It highlights a critical financial situation caused by significant unpaid contributions from member countries, particularly Brazil and Mexico, and outlines the transition of operations to Uruguay.

This report provides an overview of the water-energy-food nexus in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), focusing on the interdependencies between these sectors and the challenges posed by climate change, population growth, and resource distribution.

This research paper by Natural Justice examines the dynamics of community-company engagements in the extractive industries, focusing on the power imbalances between corporations and indigenous or local communities. It outlines various types of agreements, evaluates the effectiveness of different engagement models (government-led vs. community-led), and provides a comprehensive overview of international human rights standards and legal frameworks that govern these interactions.

This case study examines the implementation of the "Huellas de Carbono e Hídrica en tres ciudades andinas: La Paz, Quito, Lima" project in La Paz, Bolivia. It details the first-ever measurement of the city's carbon and water footprints for the base year 2012, the identification of critical emission and consumption points, and the subsequent integration of reduction measures into municipal policy and budgeting.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2014/2015 fiscal year and preliminary projections for 2015-2017. It details the operational costs required to maintain the IAI Directorate, including scientific program monitoring, staff salaries, and the transition of operations to Montevideo.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its operating budget request for the 2014/2015 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2015-2017. The budget focuses on maintaining current service levels, monitoring scientific programs, and managing the transition of the Directorate's headquarters to Montevideo.

This quarterly status report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the financial standing of the core budget as of June 30, 2014. It highlights a critical funding gap caused by unpaid contributions from major member countries, resulting in the freezing of non-essential expenses and hiring. The report also covers budget performance through April 2014, the relocation of the Directorate to Uruguay, and the status of internal administrative controls.